Minis & Modeling Monday - Ships for Minis

Over on 9gag.com, "A guy made a Dungeons & Dragons pirate ship" here.

Also, on imgur.com, check out what happens "When [an] experienced prop maker becomes a Dungeon Master" here.

Finally, on the EonsOfBattle YouTube channel, this video doesn't show making full ships but rather "How to Create a Pirate Ship Base."  Enjoy!

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Terrain Tuesday - Bits Box & Terrain

Over on wargaminghobby.com, they explain the concept of the Bits Box here.

Also, on spikeybits.com, they give us a "Bits to Barricades – Terrain Tutorial" here.

Finally, on theminiaturespage.com, they show off "The Ubiquitous Bits Box Junk Pile Terrain Piece" here.

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Terrain Tuesday - Ravenfell Core Set

Time is running out on getting the Ravenfell Core Set for 70% off.  This is literally the tail end of a two-day sale.  Get yours right away and put up a village here!

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Terrain Tuesday - Farmhouse, Windmill, & Castle

Over on bensrpgpile YouTube channel, Ben shows us "How to Make a D&D Farmhouse." Enjoy!

Also, on the terrainproject YouTube channel, he shows us a finished painted windmill project.  Stunning!

Finally, on the epicfantasy YouTube channel, Will from Storm the Castle shows us "How to make a Foam Castle - that really looks fantastic!"  Excellent!

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Faust's Beginner's Guide

A few years ago, over on the Doctor Faust's Painting Clinic YouTube channel, he put together a "Beginner's Guide To Building Plastic Models" in three parts.  Here now, those three parts . . .

Also, part two . . .

Finally, part three . . .

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Green Stuff Tutorials

Thought I would scrounge up some tutorials on Green Stuff usage though you should check out Banana King's basic introduction here if you've never touched the stuff before.   To go a bit beyond the basics, even though it claims to be fairly basic, I think the posting from Tutorials of Tomorrow is very good here.

For those who have worked with it a bit but become frustrated or are just looking to brush up a bit, over on dakkadakka.com's forums, there's a fine pictorial tutorial here.

Finally, on the GirlPainting YouTube channel, check out the video on "How to work with liquid Green Stuff."  Enjoy!

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Prepaints, Compatibility, & Enterprise

Over on minisgallery.com, they give a full look at the prepainted plastic minis in the Wizards of the Coast Dungeons & Dragons Icons of the Realms Monster Menagerie line including many of the classics and some inserted because of the Curse of Strahd adventure currently in play: Faerie Dragon (001), Imp (002), Will-O'-Wisps (003), Giant Fire Beetle (004), Jarhild Stoneforge (005), Larethar Gulgrin (006), Spectre (007), Strahd Zombie (008), Wolf (009), Mummy (010), Dryad (011), Skeleton (012), Orc (013), Mimic (014), Satyr (015), Githyanki Warrior (016), Merfolk (017), Medusa (018), Ghost (019), Werewolf (020), Bryn Lightfingers (021), Hommet Shaw (022), Vampire (023), Illydia Maethellyn (024), Displacer Beast (025), Swarm Of Bats (026), Unicorn (027), Phase Spider (028), Yeti (029), Gelatinous Cube (030), Centaur (031), Bulette (032), Invisible Stalker (033), Erinyes (034), Lich (035), Rakshasa (036), Succubus (037), Death Knight (038), Ezmerelda D'avenir (039), Strahd von Zarovich (040), Manticore (041), Umberhulk  (042), Minotaur  (043), Young Rhemoraz  (044), Invisible Faerie Dragon (001), Invisible Jarhild Stoneforge (005), Invisible Larethar Gulgrin (006), Invisible Bryn Lightfingers (021), Invisible Hommet Shaw (022), Invisible Illydia Maethellyn (024), Invisible Displacer Beast (025), Invisible Phase Spider (028), Invisible Ezmerelda D'avenir (039), Invisible Strahd Von Zarovich (040), and a Treant (055)  Have a look here.

Also, on dakkadakka.com, they have a nifty Paint Range Compatibility Chart here.  Note that the Coat d'Arms match the OLD citadel colours so there might be some difference. Shining gold has the most noticeable difference,  Personally, I tend to use Vallejo more than anything else but have used many of these and find them all to be of good quality.  However, I am also the guy who will use less expansive craft paints from Michael's for cheap plastic minis and large pieces of terrain.  I also will stop by a hardware store or paint shop and see if they have inexpensive prices on gallons and quarts of latex paints that have been mis-tinted.  Anything in green and tan, and also black, will go a long way to saving money on a large terrain project and provides a good seal or undercoat.  But this day of blogging is for minis and models, so let's get back to that!

Finally, on metv.com they feature videos so we can "Watch the Smithsonian take apart the original Star Trek Enterprise" here.  These is quite a piece of work and its wonderful to get so close to it in the videos.  It was obviously built with a lot of loving care.

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Enterprise, Challenge, & Cleaved

Over on space.com, they take us through "The Restoration of Star Trek's USS Enterprise in Pictures" here.

Also, on thepaintingchallenge.blogspot.com, a recent conversion entry is "From IanW Curtgeld Schindlers List 20 points" and pictured here.

Finally, on the UselesswizarD YouTube channel, he shows us "How to: Paint The Cleaved Chaos Space Marines."  Enjoy!

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Terrain Tuesday - Forts, Mapping, & Barricades

Over on spielmeister's Imgur.com page, he shows off a nifty fort here.

Also, on ravensquill.blogspot.com, we're treated to some ""Old School" Mapping" here.

Finally, on the Storm Table YouTube channel, he shows us how to make some inexpensive "Urban Barricades."  Enjoy!

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Roundels, Halftrack, & Army Men

Over on the PLASMO - plastic models YouTube channel, a new video highlights "How to paint and create stencils RAF roundels - Great Guide Plastic Models."  Watch and learn!

Also, on the Squidgy Bidge YouTube channel, a video from late last year shows a "M3/M3A1 or M3E2/M5 Halftrack Unboxing - Rubicon Models."  Check it out!

Finally, on the BlackStarInitiative YouTube channel, check out the "Army Men: Modern Warfare | Plastic Apocalypse."  Enjoy!

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Terrain Tuesday - Acrylic Water

Over on Facebook, Mike McGannon mentioned recently that he was utilizing "Quick Water," an acrylic water product in their terrain making as a cheaper alternative to products made specifically for the hobby model industry.  I did a quick bit of research to discover some pricing and found that the below, pictured, prices are available to Prime members through Amazon.  That $11.60 for a package with two 6-ounce bottles for Quick Water from Garden Splendor, $6.62 for two 4-ounce bottles in the FloraCraft Floral Accessories Acrylic Water Kit, and $7.88 for a single 12-ounce bottle of the Craft Water Floral and Craft Simulated Water Resin Kit.  I also included the "reusable" Panacea Water Gel Reusable Simulated Water Setting, Medium, Crystal Clear (just because I thought it was interesting), which is a single 7-ounce bottle for $12.06 at Amazon.  If you don't have a Prime account, check the other sellers including local craft stores (where coupons are available) for the best pricing.

It was the contention of the Facebook poster that a substantial saving could be made given how much of this type of product was needed.  However, a quick comparison on Amazon shows that a single 16-ounce bottle of Woodland Scenics Realistic Water is available at $20.70 from Horizon Hobby with some other places comparable for those without a Prime membership.  I haven't tried the above products but it looks like the one sold specifically for our hobby model crafting is is in the ballpark or better than most off-brand contenders if bought in the higher volume bottle.  That seems like the way to go if you've got a handful of modular river pieces to craft.

Just to be complete, I should mention that a kit with three products is available from Vallejo.  It includes a single 6.75-ounce bottle of Still Water but also a container of Water Effects and a dropper of Foam Snow for $22.37 and this is not fulfilled by Amazon, so there is no Prime deal to be had for free shipping as above.  A video on the Scale War Machines YouTube channel, shows how to use this product, including tinting it for dioramas and terrain applications.  Enjoy!

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Terrain Tuesday - Fat Dragon, LEGO, & Hoth

Over on drivethrurpg.com, there's still time to take advantage of the year-end Fat Dragon Games terrain sale here.

Also, on m.warhistoryonline.com, an article highlighted "Massive WWII Dioramas Built With Lego" here.

Finally, on TheBeastsOfWar YouTube channel, they shared a video featuring a "Star Wars Battle of Hoth 28mm Gaming Table."  Enjoy!

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Ironsides, Scales, & Power Swords

Over on ttcombat.com, you can pick up your own "MSV IRONSIDES" made from 3mm MDF here.

Also, on theminiaturespage.com, if you need a refresher, check out their article on miniatures scales here.

Finally, on the tabletopminions YouTube channel, check out the latest in the series "Painting With the Pro: How to Paint a Power Sword."  Enjoy!

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Injection Molding, Washes, & Spoke Wheels

Over on makezine.com, they show you how to "Make Your Own Injection Molding Machine" here.

Also, on secretweaponminiatures.com, they have a bunch of "Secret Weapon Washes" here.

Finally, on the PLASMO - plastic models YouTube channel, they show us "How to make a metal-tension spoke wheel" on their "Great Guide Plastic Models" series.  Enjoy!

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Terrain Tuesday - Graffam, Redwall, & Snow

Over on the wargamevault.com, there's a very nice sale running on Dave Graffam Models here.

Also, on fantasticmaps.com, they've got "More City Design Tips" here.

Finally, on TheTerrainTutor YouTube channel, he's got a video on "More realistic snowy ground effects."  Enjoy!

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Terrain Tuesday - London, Sword Coast, & Cavern Crystals

Over on behance.net, they share some print and build models from "Brutal London," a 1960s and 1970s architectural feel.  Check them out here.

Also, from Wizards of the Coast, they're giving away the hi-res version of their Sword Coast Map fashioned by cartographer Mike Schley.  Snag it here.

Finally, on the AJ Pickett YouTube channel, as part of The Mighty Gluestick series, he delves into "Cavern Tile and Crystal Painting tutorial."  Enjoy!

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Dracolich, Shanghai, & Giveaway

Over on gravengames.co.uk, check out the review of the White Dracolich here.

Also, on chinaww2.com, Peter Harmsen is "Modeling the Shanghai Battle" here.

Finally, on TheTerrainTutor YouTube channel, there is a video titled "4Ground Stoic Arms Review & Giveaway!"  Watch and join in the fun!

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